Debating Voter Identification: Is It Still a Controversial Issue?
In the upcoming gubernatorial election in Maine, the issue of voter identification (Voter ID) is causing a stir. Mainers will vote on a referendum question about requiring ID to vote, similar to buying beer.
The Maine Trust Papers, underwritten by George Soros, have not endorsed the Voter ID referendum. Meanwhile, Democratic candidates for governor in Maine may have avoided clearly stating their position on voter ID laws to prevent alienating parts of their voter base or due to the complex balance between promoting election integrity and ensuring voting access.
The Maine Supreme Court did not straighten out the confusion in the referendum language or mandate a rewrite. This has led to a referendum question that some find confusing. In fact, Governor Janet Mills' Secretary of State, running for the gubernatorial nomination, has been criticised for intentionally rewriting the referendum question to be confusing.
Several Democrat candidates for Governor have opposed the Voter ID check or remained silent on the issue. However, some Democrats in Maine are advocating for 'sanctuary status.'
Robert Charles, the National Spokesman for the organisation running to be Maine's next Governor, has taken a clear stance on the issue. He is a former Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell, former Reagan and Bush 41 White House staffer, Maine attorney, ten-year naval intelligence officer (USNR), and 25-year businessman. His campaign website is BobbyforMaine.com.
Robert Charles has written several books, including 'Narcotics and Terrorism' (2003), 'Eagles and Evergreens' (North Country Press, 2018), and 'Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness' (Tower Publishing, 2024).
It is worth noting that 46 countries require voter identification to cast a vote in any election. These include Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Ireland, India, Israel, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Pakistan, Russia, England (most elections), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Mexico.
Interestingly, only 14 states in the U.S., including Maine, have no Voter ID requirements, all controlled by Democrats. No Democrat member of Maine's legislature has spoken for election integrity or against voter fraud.
As Mainers prepare to cast their votes, the debate over Voter ID is expected to continue, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against the referendum. The outcome of this referendum could have significant implications for the future of elections in Maine.
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